Think Academy has operated as an online school in Chile for roughly 16–17 years and differs from daily live options: its model is closer to structured homeschooling with videos, interactive content, and weekly assessments. For comparing alternatives, that distinction matters — it is not the same as Colegio Virtual de Chile or Online College Chile.
Here too, the official certificate comes via free exams: Think Academy prepares and supports students, but registration for the sitting goes through Ayuda MINEDUC deadlines, a step families handle on their own.
Quick facts
- Model: structured homeschooling / classic online school; videos + interactive + weekly assessments.
- Levels: Pre-basic through 4th secondary (confirm exact ranges with admissions).
- Class format: Pre-basic 2 live classes/week; Basic and Secondary 1 live class/month per main subject — important vs daily-live schools.
- Validation: MINEDUC free exams + practice tests; scholarships available.
- Language: ~40% bilingual ES/EN content; English emphasis.
Who they are and background
Think Academy presents itself as a Chilean online-school pioneer, with nearly two decades of operation. They report international awards in Paris, Frankfurt, and Geneva between 2017 and 2019, per their communication. The offer targets families wanting autonomy with structure: a clear school calendar (March–November), welcome/induction week, and teacher support via chat, forums, study rooms, and seminars.
Methodology and how learning works
Students progress with videos and interactive activities plus weekly assessments that set the pace. Live classes are limited: Pre-basic twice weekly; Basic and Secondary one live class per month per main subject. Teachers support via chat, forum, video, study rooms, and seminars. Recommended schedule is flexible, about 9–13 hours daily, they indicate — requiring more self-management than fixed live-day schools.
Levels, schedule, and platform
Classes run March–November with an induction week at the start. An app covers attendance, grades, and exam dates. They offer free-exam practice tests and scholarships for economic, sports, arts, illness, bullying/mental health, and maternity reasons, they report. Bilingual content (40% ES/EN) and English emphasis differentiate them from more monolingual schools.
MINEDUC validation and reported results
Study validation is via MINEDUC free exams. Think Academy supports with practice tests and guidance, but the official certificate comes from the ministry process. Treat any pass rates or awards as institutional claims useful for comparison, not state guarantees. Verify which free-exam level matches your child's curricular progress.
Strengths
- Long track record (~16–17 years) — historical reference in the segment.
- Structured model with weekly assessments; good bridge between homeschooling and school.
- Flexible schedule with robust async teacher support.
- Strong bilingual component and English emphasis.
- App for attendance, grades, and exam tracking.
- Scholarships for various reasons, they report.
Best fit for which family
Perfect for families who want their children to study at home with strong family accompaniment: clear structure, flexible schedule, and a model where the adult at home plays an active role day to day. A good fit if you value English, student autonomy, and organization without all-day live screen time. Less ideal if you want intensive daily live classes with little family involvement.
Practical tip: run a pilot week measuring how many real hours of autonomous study your child needs, and compare that with live schools before deciding — a “flexible schedule” can mean more family responsibility.
Cons to weigh
- Few live classes: it does not replace a school with a daily synchronous day.
- Requires strong student autonomy and constant adult supervision.
- If the child needs daily peer and teacher interaction, it can feel insufficient.
- Flexibility helps only if the family can sustain the home routine.